Slow Cooker Korean Beef
Slow Cooker Korean Beef delivers a delightful fusion of savory and sweet flavors that will elevate your dinner table. This tender, flavorful beef dish is infused with aromatic garlic and ginger, making it perfect for cozy family dinners or casual get-togethers. With minimal prep time and maximum taste, this recipe is sure to impress your guests! Serve it over rice or enjoy as leftovers—the possibilities are endless.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 46 minute
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch chunks
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut it into 2-inch chunks.
- Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Transfer the sautéed aromatics to a slow cooker along with the beef chunks.
- Add low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ketchup, and rice vinegar to the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for about 4 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Shred the beef with two forks in the slow cooker and mix well with the sauce before serving over rice or noodles. Garnish with sliced green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider browning the beef in a skillet before slow cooking. Substitute brown sugar with honey for a different sweetness profile or add vegetables like carrots for extra nutrition.